Hadiya
Hadiya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Guide, one who leads to the right path”.
| Meaning | Guide, one who leads to the right path |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هادية |
| Pronunciation | HAA-dee-yah |
| Arabic root | ه د ي (h-d-y) — to guide |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hadiya
Hadiya (hādiya) is the feminine of Hādī, 'one who guides'. In everyday usage the same spelling is also read as hadiyya, 'gift', so many families give both meanings. The root h-d-y is central to Islamic vocabulary: hidāya (guidance) and al-Hādī (the Guide) as a name of God both come from it.
Is Hadiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Hadiya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'guide' (and, in the related form Hadiyya, 'gift'). Its root is the Quranic root for guidance.
Is Hadiya in the Quran?
The root h-d-y appears in the opening chapter: 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
Where is the name Hadiya used?
Popular in Pakistan, India, Egypt and the Gulf, and among diaspora Muslims.
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Spellings and variants of Hadiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hadiya mean?
Hadiya means 'Guide, one who leads to the right path'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hadiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Hadiya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'guide' (and, in the related form Hadiyya, 'gift'). Its root is the Quranic root for guidance.
How do you write Hadiya in Arabic?
Hadiya is written هادية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hadiya?
Hadiya is pronounced HAA-dee-yah.
Is Hadiya mentioned in the Quran?
The root h-d-y appears in the opening chapter: 'Guide us to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).